Please Help. I need to know what PSU that can be used with this MOBO

yahwehrisenking · Sep 16, 2018

We are looking for a GPU for an ASUS M11AD atx mid tower

the MOBO is
H81M-A_DP/M11AD/DP_MB

what PSU would u recommend?

looking for 500 watt range with PCIe connector. I will make the graphics card fit the solution

ASUS support contradicted themselves and tried to up-sale. Not happy

Thank you for your prompt reply and time

animemangamer · Sep 16, 2018

YOU CAN USE ANY PSU LIKE LITERALLY

Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537138574&sr=8-3&keywords=evga+power+supply+500w
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-VS450-Active-Supply-Certified/dp/B078HDMFRZ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1537138513&sr=8-4&keywords=vs450&tag=tomshardware_forum_vgl-20&th=1

WildCard999 · Sep 16, 2018

For a gaming system you want a good quality PSU, that being said the Corsair CXM PSU's are good for the price.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $26.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-16 19:11 EDT-0400

Or if you can afford a better quality PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.61 @ Newegg)
Total: $68.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-16 19:12 EDT-0400

yahwehrisenking · Sep 16, 2018

they said that i couldnt use an after market psu at ASUS support

WildCard999 · Sep 16, 2018

yahwehrisenking :

Then you may need to consider a new case. What is the total you can spend on this upgrade without counting the GPU?

WildCard999 · Sep 16, 2018

This combo is budget friendly and would support a GPU up to the GTX 1060 6gb.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $66.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-16 19:24 EDT-0400

kerberos_20 · Sep 16, 2018

psu in that towwer seems to be standart atx...why would assus told u that u cant use aftermarket psu?
u got warranty sticker so u cant open it?

Karadjgne · Sep 16, 2018

Both right, both wrong. The psu top mounts in the M11 case. It's a standard ATX psu. However, there are some restrictions placed with top mount psus. It has to be short. You can't just use ANY ATX psu since there's optical bays directly in front of it, so longer psus (usually the large wattage kind) simply do not fit, either physically or the wiring harness is a major obstacle. So, you'll need the short ATX, like the 140mm Seasonic's or Corsair CX/CXM. Then there's also physical differences in the case itself. Many of those top mount psus have a bracket with a tab attached that goes into a slot on the underside of the psu. Helps hold up the weight of the psu by the wiring harness. Aftermarket psus do not have this slot, so you'll need to modify the case by removal of that tab or flattening it to allow the psu to bolt up correctly and without pressure.

So, Asus support was probably correct, they probably knew of some obstruction and cannot advise you to tamper with the case (does things like voids warrantys and/or gets them fired for specifically telling you it'll work when it doesn't), and animemangamer was partially correct when he claims any will work, because they do work on the motherboard, just might not work for the case. Do not take his advice though, the Evga W1 and Corsair VS are not what I'd call decent, the only psu worse than the W1 is the N1, so basically both are at the very bottom of the psu ladder. Not good quality by a long shot, especially when paired with a dedicated gpu.

Psu wattage depends on the gpu. You can only fit the physically smaller gpus into that case, so a 550w psu is about as much as needed to cover anything. Again, the Corsair CX/CXM or TXM, Seasonic S12-II/M12-II 520w/620w or Focus would be good choices.

animemangamer · Sep 16, 2018

Karadjgne :

Both right, both wrong. The psu top mounts in the M11 case. It's a standard ATX psu. However, there are some restrictions placed with top mount psus. It has to be short. You can't just use ANY ATX psu since there's optical bays directly in front of it, so longer psus (usually the large wattage kind) simply do not fit, either physically or the wiring harness is a major obstacle. So, you'll need the short ATX, like the 140mm Seasonic's or Corsair CX/CXM. Then there's also physical differences in the case itself. Many of those top mount psus have a bracket with a tab attached that goes into a slot on the underside of the psu. Helps hold up the weight of the psu by the wiring harness. Aftermarket psus do not have this slot, so you'll need to modify the case by removal of that tab or flattening it to allow the psu to bolt up correctly and without pressure.

So, Asus support was probably correct, they probably knew of some obstruction and cannot advise you to tamper with the case (does things like voids warrantys and/or gets them fired for specifically telling you it'll work when it doesn't), and animemangamer was partially correct when he claims any will work, because they do work on the motherboard, just might not work for the case. Do not take his advice though, the Evga W1 and Corsair VS are not what I'd call decent, the only psu worse than the W1 is the N1, so basically both are at the very bottom of the psu ladder. Not good quality by a long shot, especially when paired with a dedicated gpu.

Psu wattage depends on the gpu. You can only fit the physically smaller gpus into that case, so a 550w psu is about as much as needed to cover anything. Again, the Corsair CX/CXM or TXM, Seasonic S12-II/M12-II 520w/620w or Focus would be good choices.

Agreed that these are pretty much at the bottom in terms of quality but considering TC is simply upgrading a stock desktop tower pc and trying to enable gaming on such a system I wouldn't recommend more expensive ones when cheaper options do exist and they are for a reason for people that are on a budget.

CXM is nice, semi-modular, and VS maybe new but it's possible reviewed so is the W1.

Karadjgne · Sep 16, 2018

Much depends on location. If op is in India for instance, or that neighborhood, the VS or Seasonic S12-II will be the cheapest option by a good margin. I'd not use a W1 in the pc of someone I can't stand, no point in spending that kind of cash to replace it in 18months or less when it dies, and good luck with that warranty over there. Shipping costs more than the units worth.

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